Yamaha Recalls UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard

CPSC recall number

Recall number: 26-556

Recall

Yamaha Recalls UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe Vehicles Due to Injury Hazard

Product

Name of Product: Model Year 2019-2025 UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe Vehicles

Recall date

Recall Date: June 11, 2026

Hazard

Hazard: The recalled Bistro and Bistro Deluxe vehicles have an inaccurate weight capacity certification label. This could result in the vehicle being overloaded, which poses an injury hazard.

Remedy type

Remedy: Repair

What to do

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe vehicles and contact an authorized Yamaha Golf Car dealer to schedule a free replacement of the label. A Yamaha dealer will replace the label at the vehicle’s location.

Units affected

Units: About 1,101 (In addition, about 75 were sold in Canada)

Incidents and injuries

Incidents/Injuries: None reported

Recalling firm

Importer(s): Yamaha Golf-Car Company, of Kennesaw, Georgia

Manufactured in

Manufactured In: Japan

Sold at

Sold At: Yamaha Golf Car dealers nationwide beginning July 2018 through May 2026 for between $17,495 and $29,060.

Which items are affected

Description: This recall involves Model Year 2019-2025 UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe gas and electric vehicles. The gas models are J0G (YUM2A) with serial number 0000104-0601120. The electric models are J5D (YUM2E) with serial number 0000116-0000230. The food and merchandise service vehicles have a four-lid ice chest, sliding snack tray, and a vertical display case (Bistro Deluxe) with slanted shelves for displaying goods. The units were sold in white, green, red, teal, and brown colors. The serial number can be located under the rear cargo area, on the frame of the unit. Yamaha is written on the sides and on the front and back of the vehicle.